Medway · England
Christmas Party Catering in Frindsbury, Medway
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Frindsbury. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Frindsbury
Christmas parties in Frindsbury: local tips
Frindsbury is about 1 mile north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Frindsbury. Frindsbury is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Frindsbury is on or near the A289, so we can reach it easily in winter. If people are coming by rail, Strood station is in Frindsbury itself.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over ME2 and ME1 and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Mill Road, Grove Road and Bowes Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Frindsbury include the A289, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Rochester Riverside (1 mile south), Brompton (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (5 miles south), Twydall (4 miles south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.6 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Frindsbury include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Temple School (0.8 miles north-west) and Fort Pitt Grammar School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles south-east)
About our Christmas hog roast in Frindsbury
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Whether it’s lights switch-on evenings and new Year parties, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and roast potatoes and more.
At a festive party in Frindsbury, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Frindsbury
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Count who does not eat pork
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Sunset in Frindsbury in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Frindsbury
Can you do a hog roast in Broomhill Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Frindsbury close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cater in Frindsbury?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why choose a hog roast in Frindsbury?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away